Zaber

Zaber Meaning & Origin

About Zaber
The surname Zaber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zaber," meaning "to swing" or "to sway." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a rope maker or a person who made or used a tool called a "zaber" used for swinging or swaying. Over time, the surname Zaber has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Zaber is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Zaber: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zaber based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Zaber is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EY1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/zaber*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zaber in Braille

Here's how to represent Zaber in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Zaber in braille

How to sign the name Zaber using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Zaber using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zaber in sign language

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